The story of Shokugeki begins when Alice picks him up and brings him home

"I don't want you to think that innovation is acceptable, but it must be benign. You can replace the tomato paste used in the sauce with other sweet and sour fruits to change the flavor of the dish to a certain extent. This is called innovation.

However, because of personal ideas, if you change the original correct method and make the taste of the food worse, this means that you have not learned the cooking skills well, and you will be laughed at by others if you show it to others.

I also want to address your point that if you add too much oil, the taste will become greasy.

I don't know where you learned this from, but a good sauce should be made without any oil. This is one of the reasons why I asked you to add hot oil. You should also use a spoon to push the oil so that the sauce can be better blended."

"Sorry, not next time."

Hearing what Nakiri Alice said, Bai Yuan began to teach her in a serious manner. After being a teacher for two months, he had a sense of majesty all over his body, so much so that the girl could not help but hide behind her mother when he stared at her.

"Brother Bai Yuan is really strict. Let's taste the fish first."

After patting Alice Nakiri's head, Leonora Nakiri tried to smooth things over with a smile. She then took the initiative to pick up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and put it into her mouth.

“Delicious! The fish is crispy, the sauce is sweet and sour, and the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, carrots and green beans mixed in the sauce add an extra flavor.”

With an expression of enjoyment on her face, Leonora Nakiri touched Alice's little head beside her, joy revealed in her eyes. She had grown to this point in just two months. Bai Yuan was really the right teacher!

"You should have blanched the green beans with the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots, right? You shouldn't have been so lazy. The green beans change color. After blanching, you need to rinse them with cold water, but the color of cold water will not look good.

Alice, you have to remember that details determine success or failure. It is not easy to reach the top in any field."

"I understand, Master Bai Yuan!"

This time, Nakiri Alice came in front of Bai Yuan, looked at his face and nodded seriously. She was a little nervous just now, so she forgot this step.

"Other than that, your knife skills and frying skills are pretty good, which is commendable. I think it was not in vain that I taught you all this time."

Raising his hand and rubbing the little girl's head, Bai Yuan said softly that it was not bad to reach this level in two months.

However, if this dish were introduced into the world of dark cuisine, the plate would probably be smashed to pieces, forcing the chef who prepared this dish to eat it on his knees.

Chapter 11: Rest day, visit the Molecular Gastronomy Research Institute

"An additional 100 live practice sessions this afternoon. You are not allowed to rest if you fail to meet my requirements."

"Eh?!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice's face suddenly became bitter and she prolonged her voice. The thought that just popped up in her mind, "Master is so gentle today," disappeared without a trace.

"Hey what, this is..."

Bai Yuan's face turned serious, and he was just about to demonstrate that a strict teacher produces an excellent student. However, before he could say anything, his arm was grabbed by Leonora Nakiri.

"Brother Bai Yuan, you have been training for more than two months without any entertainment activities. If you continue like this, the pressure may be too great..."

Leonora Nakiri weighed her words carefully. She knew in her heart that Bai Yuan was doing this for Alice's own good. Alice's progress was visible to the naked eye, but education requires a balance between relaxation and tension. Blindly studying is not good for a child's physical and mental development.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think it through. In that case, let's take a day off. Besides that, we'll have two days off every week from now on. I'll take you out to play."

After hearing what Leonora Nakiri said, Bai Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized that this was not the dark culinary world, and he would not be whipped if he relaxed properly.

Having stayed in that dark and damp place for too long, he has gradually forgotten what normal life is like. He needs rest after work, and the same goes for studying.

"Can we really take a break?"

When Alice Nakiri heard that Shirabuchi agreed to Leonora Nakiri's proposal, an expression of surprise appeared on her face, and then she asked with some uncertainty.

"Of course, this is indeed my inconsiderateness. I will accompany you wherever you want to go. Of course, if you don't need me to accompany you, you can go and play by yourself."

Seeing what he had done to the child, Bai Yuan suddenly felt a sense of guilt, and then he began to think of ways to make up for it.

"I want to go to my mother's laboratory and take a look. I'm very interested in the molecular cooking technology that she is researching."

Alice Nakiri said excitedly that she was very interested in the molecular cooking technology that Leonora Nakiri had been researching recently, but she had been studying with Bai Yuan during this period and had no time to go and visit.

"Molecular cooking technology?"

Bai Yuan was a little confused, but he quickly searched for this technology in his mind. To put it simply, it is to cook the ingredients in a scientific way.

“Yes, it’s molecular cooking technology.

This is a technology that only emerged a few years ago. It's normal that you don't know about it. This is a rare opportunity. Brother Bai Yuan, come along too."

Seeing Bai Yuan showing an interested expression, Leonora Nakiri beside him also clasped her hands together with an expectant expression. She really wanted to know what the other party thought of molecular cuisine.

"Okay, I'm curious too."

Bai Yuan nodded without refusing. As a cooking technique born in the new era, he was also curious about it and took this opportunity to go and see it for himself.

Maybe you can learn something new.

That’s right, Bai Yuan went there with the purpose of learning. As the most studious chef in the dark cuisine world, he has a high ability to accept new things.

Having made up their minds, the three of them set off immediately. The research institute was not far from the Nakiri family, and Leonora Nakiri was currently the director and was in charge of the entire thing.

After passing through several steel doors, Bai Yuan saw dozens of sophisticated machines and dozens of researchers in white coats operating them. If you didn't know, you would think they were conducting some scientific research activities.

"Your cooking research is quite professional..."

Searching for relevant words in his mind, Bai Yuan finally came up with the word "professional".

“The so-called molecular cuisine is to use chemical or physical methods to adjust the molecular structure of food to transform it into another form.

Currently, it is divided into five aspects: centrifugation, distillation, liquid nitrogen freeze-drying, low-temperature slow cooking and spherical gelation. "

Raising her hand to stop the researchers from coming forward to say hello, Leonora Nakiri walked forward while introducing Shirofuchi, pride in her voice.

Few people have researched this technology internationally. If they can succeed, they will be the founders and their names will be passed down in the recipes of future generations.

For a chef, this is a great honor!

"I see. Speaking of which, the tonkotsu ramen I made two months ago used a low-temperature slow cooking method to cook the barbecued pork."

“Low-temperature slow cooking can preserve the cell structure of the food more completely, avoiding the loss of some water-soluble vitamins, active enzymes and other nutrients.

At the same time, vacuum can reduce water evaporation. Compared with traditional boiling water cooking, which will lose 15%-20% of water, the water loss of low-temperature slow cooking is only 5%-8%, which will not overcook the vegetables and better lock the nutrients in the juice of the ingredients. Therefore, it is often used in molecular cuisine of meat and eggs. "

Upon hearing that Shirafumi had used the cooking method of molecular gastronomy, Leonora Nakiri immediately pointed her finger and started talking incessantly.

"I see. I only knew that slow cooking at low temperature can lock in the moisture of the ingredients and make the meat tender. I've learned something."

Bai Yuan said sincerely that there are not many opportunities to dissect and analyze cooking techniques. The low-temperature slow cooking technique alone can be applied to the cooking process of various meat and egg dishes.

In the past, he only knew how to use it but didn't understand its principles. He was more concerned with talking about it based on experience, and if you think about it carefully, he was still a half-baked person.

"It's good that I can help you in some way. This can at least prove that molecular gastronomy is an advanced technology. Maybe it will shine in the future!"

Hearing that there was a way to help Shirohara, Leonora Nakiri's eyes suddenly lit up, and she felt more and more that her research direction was correct. Molecular cuisine could definitely become another major category of cuisine in the world!

"If we continue to study, we should be able to achieve considerable success."

Looking at the exquisite instrument in front of me, the molecular cuisine demonstrated by Alice Nakiri in Totsuki in the original work came to my mind. To be honest, the application of it was not very advanced.

"Mom, can I try the spherical gel? Those granules look so interesting. If we can combine ingredients with different flavors, can we make a new dish?"

Alice Nakiri looked at Leonora Nakiri innocently, then looked at Bai Yuan, and when she saw him nod slightly, she ran to the operating table.

When the researchers who were conducting the experiment saw that it was Alice Nakiri coming, they immediately put down their work and stepped aside, clearing the experimental site.

"If you want to try it, then give it a try. The same goes for Bai Yuan. You can try anything that interests you. It might help with your cooking."

There was some expectation in Leonora Nakiri's eyes as she looked at Shirohara. She expected him to use molecular gastronomy to prepare high-end food, which might very well become a new milestone in molecular gastronomy!

"Okay, thank you."

Bai Yuan saw through her thoughts at a glance, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled, nodded and thanked her, and then continued to move around in the laboratory.

Chapter 12 Do you like molecular gastronomy? Alice

"This is quite interesting. The flavor of the ingredients is extracted by a machine and then recombined. It looks like an ordinary steamed bun, but it tastes like rice. However, it always feels a bit bad..."

Looking at the rice buns made by the centrifuge in front of him, Bai Yuan couldn't help but complain. Then he looked at the ice cream made using liquid nitrogen freeze-drying technology.

It is called ice cream, but its texture is a bit like flour. I picked up a spoon and took a bite of it and put it in my mouth. I felt an icy cool feeling immediately. It tasted like ice cream, but the texture was softer and more delicate.

I have to say, it was a really subtle experience.

"Master, try the colorful fruity delight I made."

Just as Bai Yuan was about to try the food made by other project teams, the voice of Alice Nakiri suddenly sounded in his ears, so he stepped in front of her and looked at the colorful tiny beads in the cup in front of her.

“Is this juice?”

Bai Yuan looked at the beads in the cup in confusion, because it didn't look like juice at all, but rather like the pearls in bubble tea.

If this method could be used to make pearls with more flavors, such as red bean flavor or coconut flavor, it might be able to satisfy both groups of people.

"Well, to be precise, it contains several kinds of vegetables and fruits such as oranges, carrots, apples, pineapples, kiwis, and cherry plums."

Alice Nakiri nodded and made a brief introduction, looking at Bai Yuan with her big shining eyes. There was a small cup next to her, probably because she had tasted the food in advance.

"Then I must try it."

Bai Yuan did not spoil her fun. He picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp. However, it would be more accurate to say that he swallowed it rather than drank it.

As the fruit beads entered his mouth, Bai Yuan used his tongue to pick them one by one, then closed his eyes and felt them carefully.

The flavors of various fruits explode in the mouth, forming an extremely elegant symphony.

It starts with the fresh orange, leading the taste buds into a dream journey full of fruity fragrance. The sweetness of carrots is like dewdrops in the morning light, crystal clear and nourishing to the heart.

The sweet and sour taste of apples and pineapples was like the gentle breeze in spring. The fresh sweet and sour taste of kiwi fruit was like the elves jumping in the forest, adding a touch of agility and playfulness to this grand concert.

At this moment, Bai Yuan felt as if he was in an orchard, surrounded by all kinds of fruits. The sun was shining on his body, making him feel warm and comfortable, making him want to lie there forever.

"It tastes pretty good. Did you know this recipe a long time ago, or did you figure it out just now?"

Suddenly, Bai Yuan came to his senses and looked at Alice Nakiri with strange eyes.

"I just tried a few of them. The other combinations were pretty average, but this one was quite delicious, so I wanted you to try it."

“Do you like molecular gastronomy?”

After getting the answer, Bai Yuan asked another question: Interest is the best teacher. If Alice Nakiri loves molecular cuisine, then her future teaching will focus on molecular cuisine.

After all, a person's energy is limited. There are not many people like him who can master several cuisines and various cooking techniques at the same time.

So, if Alice Nakiri likes molecular cuisine, let her specialize in it and become a special chef with molecular cuisine.

"I don't know, but I think molecular gastronomy is very interesting. I can keep trying new things and every experiment can give me a new taste."

A conflicted look appeared on Alice Nakiri's face, and then she expressed her true thoughts. She didn't know whether she liked molecular cuisine or not, but she enjoyed the process of continuous innovation.

"It's okay, you don't have to rush to give me an answer. I just thought about it and found that molecular cuisine has a certain promoting effect on other cuisines.

Let's cook in the molecular gastronomy lab for a while, and when you really understand it, come and tell me your answer."

Bai Yuan waved his hand and said this. He also knew that it would be difficult to let Alice Nakiri make a decision like this, so he planned to let her understand it first and then compare the two.

"Master, can you use molecular gastronomy to make top-notch food? I am a little curious about how far molecular gastronomy can go."

Suddenly, as if she thought of something, Alice Nakiri said with sparkling eyes that she was very curious about the limits of molecular cuisine.

"You can try, but there is no guarantee that it will succeed in one try."

Bai Yuan said modestly that, in fact, with his technical level, even if it was a dish he had never tried before, as long as he got the hang of it, he could easily reach top-grade level.

Before he closed his mouth, Bai Yuan looked at the ingredients on the table again. Thinking of the characteristics of molecular cuisine, he quickly constructed a top-notch molecular cuisine in his mind.

Break down and reassemble.

As long as you master this basic point, you have mastered half of the essence of molecular cuisine.

"The flower language of heather is loneliness, betrayal, and happy love. In this case, let's use this as the theme for this molecular cuisine."

Deciding to make molecular cuisine, Bai Yuan paced back and forth on the scene. This was a subconscious action when he was creating original dishes, as only in this way could he calm down and think.

"Jonah, I need foie gras, ark shell, caviar..."

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Bai Yuan's mind, and then he hurriedly stepped forward to pick up a pen and paper, and wrote quickly, while speaking to the bodyguard Jonah beside him.

After working together for some time, the two of them became more familiar with each other. At the same time, he also had an additional responsibility, which was to act as a delivery boy when there were not enough materials.

"Okay, half an hour."